Real Estate Investing Insights
GI319: How to Invest in Mobile Homes with Cory Harelson
Cory Harelson is an ex-structural engineer turned mobile home park investor. He bought his first Mobile Home Park in 2016 after reaching a career-breaking point. Cory left his 18-year career as a structural engineer in 2023 to devote 100% of his focus to building his Mobile Home business. To date, Cory has purchased 18 mobile [...]
SS241: The Disadvantages of the BRRRR Method
The BRRRR method, Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, is often sold as the ultimate real estate wealth strategy. But behind the success stories lie renovation risks, refinancing traps, and financial mistakes that can sink new investors fast. In this episode of Strategy Saturday, Charles Carillo uncovers the six hidden disadvantages of the BRRRR strategy. You’ll [...]
GI318: Self Storage Real Estate Investing with Joe Downs
Joe Downs has over 17 years of experience in commercial real estate and is the co-founder of The Belrose Group, which focuses on niche opportunities in the self-storage sector. He has led the firm's growth from acquisitions into development and consulting. As a lifelong entrepreneur, he has been involved in securities, mortgage, hospitality, and real [...]
SS240: Reducing Apartment Delinquencies
When tenants stop paying rent, time is money. In this episode, Charles Carillo reveals his step-by-step system to reduce delinquencies, avoid costly evictions, and protect your rental income. From smarter tenant screening to proactive eviction strategies and cash-for-keys offers, this is a must-listen for landlords and real estate investors who want to stay profitable and [...]
GI317: Mastering Mortgage Note Investing with Jamie Bateman
Jamie Bateman is a Maryland-based entrepreneur, U.S. Army combat veteran, former Department of Defense civilian, and the host of the From Adversity to Abundance podcast. Since 2010, Jamie has built a diverse, multi-state portfolio of rental properties and mortgage notes and has managed multi-million-dollar mortgage note portfolios while offering opportunities for both active and passive [...]
SS239: Analyzing Rental Demand
In this Strategy Saturday episode, Charles Carillo explains how to analyze rental demand like a professional before buying a property. He breaks down seven key factors—from population growth to vacancy rates and long-term crime trends—that influence market rent and tenant demand. You’ll learn how to compare properties accurately, test pricing through rental ads, and gather [...]
GI316: Beyond Multifamily: Investing in Flex, Retail, and Industrial with Dave Codrea
Dave Codrea has over 20 years of experience in real estate investing, beginning with acquiring rental homes in Pennsylvania and continuing through a career in financial consulting. Dave co-founded Greenleaf Capital in 2008, an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm. Since then, Dave has led over 125 buy-side transactions and nearly 55 exits. Greenleaf has acquired [...]
SS238: How to Reduce Vacancy Rates
In this episode, Charles Carillo breaks down why your rental is sitting vacant and how to fix it. He explains the cost of physical vacancy and shares actionable strategies to reduce downtime, attract quality tenants, and retain them longer. From making units 100% rent-ready to improving listing photos, pricing correctly, and responding quickly to inquiries, [...]
GI315: Raising Capital for Real Estate with Dave Dubeau
Dave Dubeau is a real estate capital-raising expert, author, and podcast host since 2012, and got his start in real estate investing in 2003 by doing 18 deals in 18 months. He has helped over 200 real estate investor clients raise over $325M in private capital. He now works with real estate syndicators to help [...]
SS237: What Is the Cost of Tenant Turnover
Tenant turnover is one of the most expensive and often underestimated costs in rental property management. In this episode, Charles Carillo explains how a single tenant moving out can cost landlords over $5,000—before any renovations even begin. He breaks down the components of this hidden expense, including vacancy losses, make-ready costs, and unpaid rent balances. [...]
